The defender could make his debut in the FA Cup third round on Friday. And he appeared in good spirits ahead of the Merseyside derby at Anfield. He took part in training alongside the likes of Sadio Mane.

Jurgen Klopp says he will not have to sell to balance the books following the pending £75million arrival of Virgil van Dijk — but stopped short of ruling out a departure for star man Philippe Coutinho.

The 17-year-old Liverpool academy starlet and U20 World Cup winner claimed that racism is widespread in youth football, delivering a harrowing account of the abuse he has received in a recent interview

Legendary striker Ronaldo has issued a warning to Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho that Barcelona have always failed to treat their Brazilian players well. Coutinho has been linked with a Nou Camp switch.